What is Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)?

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is a positive support. People with mental illness use this positive support so that they can live on their own. ACT helps a person to be more successful at home and at work. A team works with each person to make sure he has what he needs anytime day or night. ACT team members include different people. Team members include family members, friends, doctors, mental health professionals, and nurses. Some team members help a person when they are upset or need help to stop drinking. Other team members can help the person at work. The goal is to help each person meet personal goals. Goals can include making new friends, getting to work on time, taking medication, and staying healthy.